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- Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:11 am
- Forum: Android
- Topic: Brewbuddy for Android?
- Replies: 30
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- Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd like more Temp inputs
- Replies: 2
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Re: I'd like more Temp inputs
Right now I use four: HLT, Grant, Heat Exchanger output, Mash. I'd really like to keep a better eye on my HERMS chamber temp (a plastic cooler), sample more than one place in the mash (bottom now, but I'd add one for the liquor above the bed or top of bed), and maybe even put one in each of my two b...
- Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:31 am
- Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
- Topic: Help connecting to BCS through another computer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4869
Re: Help connecting to BCS through another computer
I'd second the vote for Remote Desktop (over VNC). It is built in to most windows versions. Start->Programs->Accessories->Remote Desktop Connection. You might need to enable connections on the brewery machine by going to Control Panel->System and then the Remote tab, and click "Allow users to c...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I'd like more Temp inputs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3433
I'd like more Temp inputs
I see that the expansion card allows more discreet inputs, but how about more temperature inputs? 4 is adequate, but to really pimp my system I'd like a few more. An chance for an upgrade of that sort?
Thanks,
Shake
Thanks,
Shake
- Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: v2.0 Firmware now available!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 17093
Re: v2.0 Firmware now available!
I like the new temp gauges and the ability to use an alternate PID. That makes my process much smoother since I can control the HEX during the mash based on the HEX output, then switch it to the Mash bed temp for sparging. The expansion card sounds interesting as well.
- Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Heat Exchanger Temperature Probe Placement
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11856
Re: Heat Exchanger Temperature Probe Placement
I finally got my system's temp probes configured. I was having some issues since my pump is on a float switch and turns off every few minutes. The water in the tubing up to the mash tun drains a bit, and when I just had the probe right at the outlet it would swing wildly. That made PID control impos...
- Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Solenoid Valves
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3973
Solenoid Valves
Would these be appropriate to use with the BCS? They are by far the cheapest controllable stainless valves that I've found.
http://breweryparts.com/index.php/equip ... alves.html
http://breweryparts.com/index.php/equip ... alves.html
- Wed May 06, 2009 8:06 pm
- Forum: BCS in Action
- Topic: Temp Probe Stick
- Replies: 12
- Views: 43294
Re: Temp Probe Stick
I ended up having to cut the sheathing a bit on the probe side to get the compression nut up high enough. I didn't need to drill anything out though. I went with one for the mash and one for the HLT, and I'm planning to do a smaller version for the grant. With the soft copper I was able to bend it t...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:53 pm
- Forum: BCS in Action
- Topic: Temp Probe Stick
- Replies: 12
- Views: 43294
Re: Temp Probe Stick
Very nice. Did you have to cut off the clear plastic sheath from the top of the probe?
- Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:57 am
- Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
- Topic: integration mounting pics?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 23749
Re: integration mounting pics?
I finally finished building my control column (mark 1) and running a brew day with it. This certainly isn't as elegant as some of the integrations I've seen here, but for my brewery it does what I need. It also offers a lot of flexibility and allows me to easily change the configuration or move it i...